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What changed this week in workplace safety, transportation, environmental, food safety, privacy and workplace conduct rules. Every item names its publisher and links to it.
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OSHA and MSHA rules, enforcement and guidance, plus construction, electrical, fire and heat safety.
Read the section →FMCSA, PHMSA and DOT rules, trucking and freight news, and hazardous materials shipping.
Read the section →Coast Guard, MARAD, FAA and TSA rules and news for vessels, ports, airports and ground operations.
Read the section →EPA rules and enforcement on hazardous waste, spill prevention and stormwater.
Read the section →FDA and USDA rules, recalls and food safety law for handlers, processors and carriers.
Read the section →HIPAA enforcement, breach reports and the security standards that follow from them.
Read the section →Harassment prevention, workplace violence, drug-free workplace and state training laws.
Read the section →In the wake of Cyclospora outbreaks this summer, the FDA has drafted a 10-point plan to mitigate and prevent future outbreaks. The largest of the outbreaks this summer sickened almost 13,000 people, hospitalized 560 and killed two. The outbreak was associated with iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms
Stewart’s Shops Corp. of Saratoga Springs, NY is recalling two flavors, Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry, of half-gallon ice cream because of the potential presence of metal. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recall was initiated after
WinCo Foods of Boise, ID, is recalling the following Salsa Bean Dip Trays because of the inclusion of recalled peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta. WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Tray, 16 Inch Catering Tray(by special order only) with UPC 2-67240-##### with a net weight of 104oz. WinCo Foods
EAK Distribution of Casper, WY, is recalling Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, in 8-ounce packages because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds Heirloom was sold on Amazon.com to consumers nationwide between Aug. 20 and Sept.
Saint Francis Apizza LLC is issuing a voluntary recall on their frozen pizzas for misbranding due to the soy allergen not being declared on the label. People with allergies or sensitivities to soy run the risk of illness or death if they consume the recalled pizza. The frozen pizzas
Flowers Foods Inc. is recalling Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread, 20-ounce and 40-ounce bags, because of undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction or death if they consume this product. The product being
Two regulatory layers now govern confined space work on California data center projects, and neither one substitutes for the other.
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to eliminate six training and competency requirements for certain Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements, saying the rules exceed international standards and impose unnecessary costs on...
The allegations plausibly showed that the commission, under the leadership of Chair Andrea Lucas, maintained a hostile work environment, according to the decision.
Officers issued 3,409 warnings and 1,956 tickets/citations to commercial motor vehicle drivers, compared to just 559 warnings...
FBI and US Coast Guard investigators have found evidence that hackers accessed the propulsion system of an oil supertanker as it was approaching the Texas coast this summer, according to US officials familiar with the matter, an extraordinary breach that highlights the growing physical risks from cyberattacks.
Petitions have led to the amendment of a final rule by FMCSA. OOIDA was among those opposed to the previous change.
Washington — A Department of Labor Office of Inspector General investigation has found that OSHA may have conducted up to 481 inspections that didn’t comply with provisions in multiple bills Congress passed to fund the agency. OSHA counters that OIG’s “lack of familiarity” with OSHA’s information system and the oversight agency’s “limited review of the […]
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to eliminate six training and competency requirements for certain U.S. merchant mariners, saying the requirements exceed international standards and impose unnecessary costs without corresponding […]